Infor CloudSuite vs Infor M3 vs PeopleSoft comparison

Infor CloudSuite and Infor M3 are both solutions in the ERP category. Infor CloudSuite is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.6, while Infor M3 is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0. Infor CloudSuite holds a 2.6% mindshare in ERP, compared to Infor M3’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Infor CloudSuite users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Infor M3 users who would recommend it.

Infor CloudSuite

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100% willing to recommend

Infor M3

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92% willing to recommend

PeopleSoft

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86% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor CloudSuite is 2.6%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Infor M3 is 2.6%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PeopleSoft is 2.4%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
PeopleSoft	2.4%
Infor CloudSuite	2.6%
Infor M3	2.6%
Other	92.4%

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Featured Reviews

Adeel Ansari

Project Manager, Program at SPTLabtech

Integrated planning has improved document automation but reporting and user experience still need work

There are areas where Infor CloudSuite can improve. I have touched on the pros and key strengths of Infor CloudSuite, but end-user feedback indicates that there are several areas where the user experience can improve. For instance, when it comes to reporting, it comes with a very limited number of reports, and the standard reports are clunky, requiring a technical resource or developer to enhance or make them presentable. Another area is user experience; it takes several clicks to get to the information, and the user interface isn't that intuitive. Compared to other solutions, such as top-tier options such as Oracle or SAP, this stands out as an area needing improvement. When it comes to integration, Infor CloudSuite does offer a great deal of flexibility. It comes with APIs, so you can integrate with any third-party systems you may use. On that front, it's sufficient; however, it does require some specialized resources, as it's not a layman's job, and developers need to help with the integration. This is generally the case for any ERP. The user interface could indeed be better, and there is a steep learning curve for users; it takes time for them to get accustomed to Infor CloudSuite's interface and forms. However, once users adapt, it becomes easier and smoother to navigate. There are great features associated with Infor CloudSuite, such as DataViews and Birst as a business intelligence tool, which can be integrated with the basic product. Implementing Birst isn't plug-and-play; it requires a team of technical resources to execute. Additionally, there is a feature that allows integration with Excel, which can be installed by your IT team.

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Umesh D

Vice President, Delivery at Independent Computer Consulting Group, Incorporated

Maximized industry-specific process efficiency with rapid implementation

The best features of Infor M3 are the micro-vertical and industry ready-made solutions rather than generic solutions. They have ready-made solutions ready, so the implementation of the process discovery happens very fast. It won't take more than two months, and if the process is very simple and they adopt the standard, it may happen within five weeks, covering the implementation cycle which will finish within seven to eight months. Most of the time, it helps streamline business processes; maybe some processes such as unique subcontracting vary by continent or job work, which could be different due to legal compliance. Other than that, everything helps because the processes are very much streamlined. Everywhere you have a check and maker concept, there is a workflow, and all those things are there; document management is also very simple. You can drag and drop the reports. The workflow feature is very good and flexible, working with multi-level authorization and all those capabilities. Apart from that, the GUI interface screens are really good. Users can design their own workspace based on the roles, and there are roles-based security options, with many roles available that you need not define—you can just tweak them.

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HarishMahanta1

Owner at Qubixlabs.com

Newcomers benefit from automation and user-friendly integration

PeopleSoft is affordable for existing customers only, not for new customers. The popularity is declining for several reasons. Resources are moving to cloud solutions such as Workday cloud. Even though it is the same Oracle environment, professionals are transitioning due to challenges in availability, scalability, and resource allocation. When there are limited hiring opportunities for a particular technology, professionals must consider switching technologies either internally within their organization or personally. If a project ends and someone is placed on bench without new opportunities, they often need to switch to technologies with more market demand. Currently, resources are frequently moving to other ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Mulesoft, and Salesforce, as there are numerous ERP systems in the marketplace.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Infor CloudSuite offers a comprehensive solution with integrated business intelligence and artificial intelligence capabilities."

"It offers a facility to get data quickly."

"The solution is particularly effective for ERP. The automation of emails is a valuable feature for me. The solution is stable. The solution is scalable. Infor CloudSuite Industrial is better for its development aspect. It allows us to customize and implement changes more efficiently. The initial setup was straightforward. I recommend the solution."

"Infor's environment—ION and Infor OS—is better than SAP's. The load time is shorter and Infor performs much better than SAP."

"If you are working in the food and beverage industry, I would say it's a perfect solution."

"Infor CloudSuite is a kind of ERP that is suitable for a medium or small discrete manufacturer, especially in the health sector, life sciences, and biotechnologies."

"Some valuable features include improved transparency in sales processes, which has been vital for our operations."

"The employee interface, specifically the UI, is one of the most valuable features in Infor CloudSuite, and after implementing it, I have seen numerous improvements in the UI space, including simplified navigation that has become easier with every CU, which is positive."

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"The most valuable feature is the ability to cover different types of activities, and the requirement for maintenance and data is very low."

"Infor M3 has several valuable features, including customer order management and integration capabilities with third-party applications like ION."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable."

"Its ease of use is most valuable. Inquiries are transparent, and it shows good information on each screen. We don't have to go to 14 different screens to find out about one item, which is a big advantage."

"M3 has several useful features for managing supply chains, production, and customer orders. It's an excellent system that helps me meet all my requirements for fixed costs."

"Infor M3 has ready-made processes, which provide the best workflows."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the Infor GL tool that allows us to do our application support and development."

"Overall, I rate Infor M3 nine out of ten for a positive experience."

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"The solution's scalability is good."

"It’s a very robust and mature product, and perhaps it’s the first HCM product that came out onto the market."

"The financial capabilities are great."

"PeopleSoft HCM is a mature, flexible and robust product."

"PeopleSoft is resilient and has the flexibility for us to customize it."

"It is a customizable product; we can customize it based on our needs, which is one of the features that I like about PeopleSoft, and as far as financial accounting is concerned, the user interface is very good and you can also configure Chart of Accounts for all performance insights."

"I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI."

"The most valuable feature for us is the integration between the HR Payroll and Financials modules"

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Cons

"Infor OS is powerful, but the documentation is terrible."

"As far as pricing and licensing are concerned, more licenses are needed when companies grow with Infor CloudSuite."

"The price of the solution is not good. In Europe, it's difficult to find people who already know Infor, which was a problem during implementation."

"The solution's support service could be better."

"Pricing is always an area where there is room for improvement."

"Infor needs to work on its documentation. For example, if I need to create a business object deployment from LVN to element, the instructions for this are insufficient. Many specific use cases aren't covered in the manual."

"For the quality department, there is a module called quality, and I feel it has to be a little bit simplified."

"Currently, there are some challenges with handling large reports, possibly due to setup limits or issues with the solution."

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"The configuration appears to have been designed around theory rather than practice."

"The implementation could be simplified, it's complex."

"Infor should create one product to handle the whole business. At present, they make ERP systems for each type of business, and then sell additional features."

"I would like to have some kind of dashboard to show an overview of different data on the same dashboard or on the same screen instead of moving to BI."

"Improvements could be made in security and scalability."

"The implementation could be simplified, it's complex."

"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements."

"It would be great if Infor added some new workflows in the finance module. I'd also like to see better integration with third-party applications."

More Infor M3 cons

"Areas that need improvement are the add-ons to the fluid pages and additional features in SCM and finance, both functionally and technically."

"The UI and user experience are not great, and it's not as feature-rich as today's systems."

"The ease of integration needs improvement."

"The implementation of PeopleSoft is quite complex and is not as easy as other cloud products such as SuccessFactor or Workday."

"There are some small things I'd like changing, but the big thing that needs work is their technical support."

"I would like for the initial rollout process to be completed faster so that it can be implemented in a more efficient manner."

"PCM, the procurement side, is weak and is far from the strongest product."

"This is an area I would warn others about. I've worked on several implementations and there's a long period of time within which PeopleSoft needs to be implemented."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform's pricing depends on the specific number of users."

"I'm working for a German company, but I'm located in Portugal. In the German market, Infor's price isn't an issue for clients, but Infor is losing market share every year to SAP in Portugal. Portuguese clients find SAP more affordable. Infor needs to work on this."

"As for pricing, I secured a favorable deal at around $80,000 yearly for five years, but it was a one-time opportunity."

"The pricing is not built on a standard model."

"I feel it is not very cheap, very economical but also not very expensive."

"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"For on-premise installations, the licensing is yearly."

"The cost is between $50 and $100 per user annually."

"Infor M3 is a tier-two product and is cheaper than tier-one products such as SAP and Oracle. However, it is more expensive than some other tier-two products. The licensing cost is dependent on the number of users. Also, if you purchase other tools from Infor as a package, then there may be other discounts offered."

"If you compare Infor M3 to SAP, Infor M3 is less expensive than SAP, but if you compare Infor M3 to Dynamics 365, Infor M3 is more expensive. It also depends on the model that you buy. It depends on whether you have the complete package or whether you have separate models."

"There is a yearly licensing cost. The price is based on the modules you need. There are several modules, such as HR module, accounting module, sales module, scheduling module, etc., and the price will vary depending on the number of modules you choose. The customers always say that it's very expensive. It can cost a lot of money if your organization is huge. It's not implemented in a lot of organizations in my country because it's too expensive."

"I'm not part of the team that manages Infor M3 pricing, but it depends on the client, integration, ship-out, and training levels. You get the price from the solution provider, but it would be best to discuss it because nothing is set in stone regarding pricing."

"The tool’s licensing is yearly."

"There are no additional costs for licensing."

"The tool is expensive."

"Yearly payments are to be made toward the licensing costs of PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft is not very expensive, so I feel it is an affordable product."

"One of the cheapest solutions available and also one of the best."

"I would consider this to be an expensive product, but the quality justifies it."

"The main issue we have with the solution is that it is very expensive."

"The product's cost depends on the number of people in your company or the number of paychecks processed. They charge based on these factors, plus a maintenance fee. I'm not sure about current pricing since Oracle took over."

"I don't know if they are still providing licenses or if they have suspending licenses."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Construction Company

10%

Healthcare Company

University

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

10%

University

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	50

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Infor CloudSuite CRM?

The customization capabilities of CloudSuite Industrial are also there.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infor CloudSuite CRM?

Infor CloudSuite is cheaper than SAP and the license is on a yearly basis.

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What needs improvement with Infor CloudSuite CRM?

There are areas where Infor CloudSuite can improve. I have touched on the pros and key strengths of Infor CloudSuite,...

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What needs improvement with Infor M3?

Some customers expect more out-of-box reports, and in some areas, they should provide more reports. However, Infor ha...

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What is your primary use case for Infor M3?

Infor M3 is specifically dominant in fashion, food and beverages, and chemicals manufacturing; it works into micro-ve...

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What advice do you have for others considering Infor M3?

In Microsoft, it is easier to work due to its .NET technology and hybrid architecture, but Infor M3 is more structure...

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What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?

Although both are solutions to manage HR, their differences make each one suitable for different companies. Oracle C...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PeopleSoft?

The pricing is customer-specific, so I am not generally privy to what the pricing for licensing is. However, generall...

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What needs improvement with PeopleSoft?

More delivered artificial intelligence functionality in operations and finance would be helpful.

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Overview

Infor CloudSuite provides robust ERP and manufacturing features, seamless Microsoft integration, and automation of document management. It enhances compliance, scalability, and visibility, supporting industrial applications for planning and efficient IT management.

Infor CloudSuite offers an integrated suite that automates key business processes while providing advanced scheduling and analytics tools. The interface simplifies usage, while the strong planning and BOM management enhance operational efficiencies. Its cloud-based architecture minimizes IT overheads, supports global operations, and caters to discrete manufacturing needs. However, there are areas for improvement such as documentation, integration, reporting capabilities, and customization challenges. Users also note pricing concerns, particularly in certain regions, alongside the need for better resource availability, enhanced service, and industry-specific functionalities.

What features make Infor CloudSuite stand out?

ERP and Manufacturing: Comprehensive tools for effective manufacturing operations and ERP tasks.
Microsoft Integration: Seamless use with Microsoft tools enhances productivity.
Document Automation: Efficient document management through automation.
Analytics Dashboards: In-depth insights provided by robust analytics tools.
Planning and BOM Management: Strong industrial planning and BOM support.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Scalability: Supports growth and adaptation to changing business needs.
International Operations: Facilitates global business processes and communication.
Reduced IT Overheads: Cloud-based structure cuts down IT infrastructure costs.
Compliance and Visibility: Enhances regulatory compliance and operational transparency.

Infor CloudSuite is deployed across industries like industrial engineering, retail, aviation, automotive, electronics, and logistics. It supports activities such as discrete manufacturing, bookkeeping, warehousing, and ERP tasks. Companies benefit from its capabilities to handle production, subcontracting, CRM, invoicing, and supply chain management, making it highly flexible and capable of addressing industry-specific demands.

Infor

Infor M3 is a comprehensive ERP solution designed for ease of use and customization, supporting industries like manufacturing, food and beverages, and chemicals with robust functionalities in finance, supply chain, and manufacturing processes.

Infor M3 offers extensive capabilities in managing core business operations for finance, manufacturing, and supply chain management. It features ease of integration with third-party applications, an intuitive interface, and fast implementation using ready-made solutions. Its flexibility makes it suitable for industry-specific requirements, providing detailed insights into manufacturing with reliable data extraction and efficient bug fixes. Used widely in multinational manufacturing setups and distribution sectors across Europe and India, Infor M3 manages processes from invoicing to purchasing, ensuring streamlined business operations.

What are the key features of Infor M3?

Ease of Use: Simplifies operations with an intuitive design.
High Customization: Adjusts to specific business needs.
Integration: Compatible with third-party applications.
Finance Management: Comprehensive GL tool for accounting.
Supply Chain: Efficiently manages procurement and logistics.
Manufacturing Insights: Provides detailed process analytics.

What benefits should users look for when evaluating Infor M3?

Streamlined Implementation: Rapid deployment minimizes downtime.
Improved Business Intelligence: Data-driven decision support.
User-Friendly Design: Enhances operational efficiency.
Industry-Specific Adaptability: Suits diverse sectors.
Reliable Performance: Consistent bug fixes enhance functionality.

Infor M3 is particularly beneficial within manufacturing, food and beverage, and chemical industries for planning, procurement, and warehousing needs. Integrated with third-party tools, it is favored by multinational enterprises for tasks ranging from invoicing to purchasing, across regions such as Europe and India. Users often seek better integration, industry-standard features, and improved procurement and supply chain capabilities, alongside a demand for enhanced security measures and easier online documentation.

Infor

PeopleSoft by Oracle is a comprehensive ERP platform known for its extensive customization and seamless integration between HR Payroll and Financials. It offers robust capabilities for large enterprises with a focus on customer-centric functionality and enhanced usability in HR, finance, and analytics sectors.

PeopleSoft is recognized for its flexibility and strong technical support, providing a stable and intuitive system. While noted for its robust customization options, it faces critiques on UI modernization and performance during migrations. The platform includes comprehensive HR and payroll features with adaptability in configurations. Its wide-ranging capabilities serve multiple industries in areas such as finance, supply chain management, and employee self-services. Users benefit from easy-to-use reporting, analytics, and a stable system but express desires for improved reporting automation, cloud transition, and mobile features.

What are the solution's most important features?

Extensive Customization: Tailor the platform to fit enterprise-specific needs.
Integration: Connect HR, Payroll, and Financials seamlessly.
Comprehensive HR and Payroll: Manage employee data, benefits, and global payroll effectively.
Intuitive Interface: Easy navigation with adaptable configurations.
Mobile Adaptation: Seamless access across devices for better mobility.

What should users look for in reviews when evaluating?

Customization Capabilities: Assess the ease of tailoring the platform.
Integration Strength: Review how well it connects with existing systems.
Report and Analytics: Examine reporting features and analytics options.
Technical Support Quality: Consider the efficacy and availability of support services.
Upgrade Ease: Evaluate the simplicity of carrying out system upgrades.

Companies across finance, healthcare, education, and public services leverage PeopleSoft for human capital management, payroll, and financial operations. Its ERP functions support HR tasks like performance management and recruitment, making it valuable for large enterprises. The platform's versatility addresses diverse business requirements, extending to finance, supply chain management, and employee self-services.

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Sample Customers

PRIDE Industries

Grosfillex, High Five Sportswear, L_derach, OTK Group, PHS Group, Propper International, Red Wing Shoe Company, Reynolds Catering Supplies, Saudi Diesel, Sheetz, Zeppelin, Zodiac Aerospace

BMI Healthcare, Lone Star College System, Jefferson County Public Schools, Griffith University, Los Rios Community College District, Tervita Corporation, INFRA S.A. de C.V., ICF Habitat, Central Washington University, Tech Mahindra Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Stanford Childrens Health

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